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Yarra Ranges Herb Farm

Locality: Wandin, Victoria

Address: Cherry Ln 3139 Wandin, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.yarrarangesherbfarm.com.au

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24.01.2022 Do you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis or any other inflammatory condition? One common treatment for the symptoms of arthritis is something that we probably all have in our back yard right nowDandelion! Yes that’s right, those pesky ‘weeds’ have some benefits after all. It turns out they are a powerful anti-inflammatory, and they can be found just about everywhere. As well as this they contain plenty of Vitamin A! ... Dandelion leaves and roots can be used in cooking or in a tea-in fact I’ve been busy preparing some from my backyard for a herbal tea (see pics)

23.01.2022 How do you keep warm in the winter months?? I found this beautiful Australasian Darter 'sunbaking' after a swim down at the wetlands in Yarra Glen. This makes me so grateful for heaters/fireplaces

22.01.2022 Is Basil a perennial or annual? Basil is usually an annual (i.e. Sweet Basil) which means that in normal conditions most types of Basil will completely die off during the cooler months. However there are some exceptions, as some varieties of Basil do tend more towards the perennial life than others. For example Thai Basil, Holy Basil, Greek Basil and Perennial Basil can all be grown year round so long as they are given the right conditions. ... As Basil thrives in hot, wet conditions it will always grow best when in a tropical climate. But if you are living in a more temperate climate like Melbourne you will need to take a bit more care in order to enjoy Basil year round. As all Basil is frost and cold sensitive it’s best to keep them in a green house if you are attempting to grow them year round in sub-tropical climates. Having said that another option is Mint Basil (pictured in our last post) that is very hardy and will grow in almost any conditions. Mine has been happily growing year in, year out in some very frosty conditions, which means this is the Basil to grow and use during winter! #basil #herbs #health

21.01.2022 Just an update on what's been happening on the farm of late... In this photo (that I took before this nasty turn of weather) you can see the different levels of pruning that we do on our Elderberry trees. The center two rows are pruned heavily and will be most productive in two years time. The far left rows are pruned slightly less and will be most fruitful in a year. The trees on the far right are barely touched, which means that they are ready to be harvested this coming s...pring. This ensures that we will have Elder products this year, next year, and the one after! #elderflower #elderberry #sambucusnigra

21.01.2022 Sage can be drunk as a tea or used as a culinary herb for your cooking! But no matter how you take it, sage is a fantastic herb. It helps with digestion, promotes relaxation and even targets oxygen free radicals in your body. Not only that, it also tastes great as part of a Christmas lunch stuffing as it pairs so well with turkey!... Order your sage from us now to be ready for Christmas day! https://yarrarangesherbfarm.com.au/product/sage-50g/

21.01.2022 Here are our new wicking beds (made out of old baths) with some nettles growing in them. Wicking beds are great water savers, and they also allow us to contain herbs that take over quickly if left unchecked! We are planning on growing passionflower in the water tanks that you can see in the backgroundpossibly a new cordial flavour in the making!!

21.01.2022 Win a packet of tea! So far no one has guessed what this herb is, so I'll give a hint to put you onto the right track... The roots of this plant are often eaten as food in Japan, and it is also used in traditional medicine to help cleanse the body from toxins. ... It is also one of the main ingredients in our 'Alter Tea'.

21.01.2022 Before and after shot. We’ve come a long way since we first broke the dirt 6 years ago almost to the day! For those of you who have never visited, the bottom photo is of Fred the Garden Bed. He is our farm’s biggest grower

18.01.2022 With all of the big meals most of us have planned , Christmas can be an uncomfortable time of year if you suffer from indigestion!! However, there are certain herbs that help your body to digest. Our Digestion Aid tea is made up of four herbs (spearmint, Oregon mountain grape, chamomile and melissa) that are good for people who suffer from IBS, heartburn and many other indigestion symptoms.... Click here to order yours today! https://yarrarangesherbfarm.com.au/produ/digestion-aid-50g/

18.01.2022 Anyone heard of Adhatoda vasica? This lovely herb is native to the Indian subcontinent and is traditionally used to treat respiratory problems and support the lungs. The leaves, flowers, bark and roots have been used to treat cough, allergies, asthma, bronchitis and colds. There is a Bengali saying that a man cannot die of disease in an area where Adhatoda is found, provided he knows how to use it! This gives you an idea of how highly traditional Indian health practitioners... hold this valuable herb. #adhatoda #respiration #herbs #health #allergy

17.01.2022 New Year Special! Happy New Year everyone! All of our cordials are now $12 when you purchase them from our website Save $3 per cordial! https://yarrarangesherbfarm.com.au/product-catego/cordials/

17.01.2022 Well, the police are out in force and COVID restrictions have been ramped up yet again. Instead of facing a fine, why not jump online?? http://www.yarrarangesherbfarm.com.au/ - the safe way to order your herbs (as well as getting some good recipe ideas!)

15.01.2022 This just inwe now have bees!! These hives have just been delivered today. We hope that the bees will help to pollinate our Elder trees, which will mean more elderberries for our cordials and tea!

14.01.2022 Calendula, or Pot Marigold, has been used medicinally since at least the 12th century. This beautiful flower is often grown as an ornamental, however it can also be used as a topical treatment to help wounds heal faster. #marigold #calendula #wounds #healing

14.01.2022 Feeling anxious and stressed in these uncertain times? Studies have found that Melissa Officinales (Lemon Balm) has been linked to a reduction in anxiety, as well as helping to produce calm and lucid brain activity. If you find it hard to control anxiety and often feel overwhelmed, why not try our Lemon Balm cordial or tea! Jump online at http://www.yarrarangesherbfarm.com.au//our-individual-teas/ to order yours today!

13.01.2022 Win a packet of tea!!! All you have to do is tell me what this little plant is and what it's used for. If you think you know then send me your answer by midday tomorrow and you could win a free packet of 50g tea!

12.01.2022 This is our new 270,000L tank! It gives us the option of irrigating, which will help especially when the weather heats up later on in summer. With all the rain we've had it's already 80% full! On the bottom we have our new drip irrigation system which will water the elder trees. They are very thirsty trees, so having lots of water for them will help with flower and berry production!

11.01.2022 Nestled in amongst the elderflowers is our special Cold & Flu blend! It contains elderflower, echinacea and spearmint. Coming out of lockdown is hard enough, even without getting sick! Taking cold and flu tea can help to reduce the length and severity of symptoms as well as helping to prevent you from getting sick in the first place! Order your Cold & Flu tea blend today from our website.... https://yarrarangesherbfarm.com.au/pr/cold-and-flu-tea-50g/

11.01.2022 Our spearmint and lemon balm (melissa) are looking good right now-both are pretty much ready to be harvested! Click the link below to order your teas today! http://www.yarrarangesherbfarm.com.au/shop/

11.01.2022 It has been a while since my last post, but a lot has been going on behind the scenes at Yarra Ranges Herb Farm! We have a new website that is coming soon, we are building a few new rooms in the shed including a new store room for our cordials, and we are planning a new product that will hopefully be ready in the not too distant future! It’s been a busy past few months, and it’s only going to get busier from here!

11.01.2022 These cuttings (from when we pruned the elder trees) will soon be mulched up and spread under the trees. The cycle continues...

09.01.2022 I took these pics in the Elderflower patch a few months back on a sunny day. Makes me long for Spring!

07.01.2022 Who knew that cover crops could look this good?? The pink and white flowers are trumpet tulips and the blue/purple one is a dutch iris. They are planted amongst our fruit trees and they are a daily delight!

06.01.2022 Quick quiz #3 Is Basil a perennial or annual herb? Post your response and we will give the answer tomorrow.... #quiz #herbs #health #basil

05.01.2022 ~Hot Flush Tea~ Our Hot Flush Tea is great for the treatment of menopause and PMS symptoms. If you suffer from hot flashes, sweating, cramps, headaches or mood swings as a result of menopause or PMS, then keep reading! Our Hot Flush Tea contains five herbs, all of which are proven or believed to help with various symptoms of PMS and menopause. ... Sage has been clinically proven to effectively reduce the severity of hot flashes and sweating in menopausal women over a period of 8 weeks, if taken regularly. Chaste Tree Berry helps to treat the symptoms that are related to hormonal imbalances in the Pituitary gland, like mood swings and headaches that are brought on by chemical imbalances. It does this by decreasing the levels of the hormone prolactin, which then helps to balance other hormones like oestrogen and progesterone. It can also help ease breast pain. Dong Quai has been used for over 1200 years by Chinese Traditional Medicine practitioners to help women experiencing gynaecological conditions. It is thought that Dong Quai helps with hormone imbalances. Chamomile has also been clinically proven to ease the severity of discomfort and pain associated with PMS and menopause, and Peppermint can help reduce the pain associated with menstrual cramps that effect not only young women, but also those who are going through menopause. Our Hot Flush Tea contains these five herbs to give you a holistic treatment when you are suffering from PMS or menopause symptoms. Don’t just put up with these symptoms, order your Hot Flush Tea here http://www.yarrarangesherbfarm.com.au/pr/hot-flush-tea-50g/ and start living your life again!

03.01.2022 Are you looking for a locally produced and packaged gift to give as a Christmas present this year? Check out our new Christmas gift packs! https://yarrarangesherbfarm.com.au/product-cate/gift-packs/ We have two types of gift packs available at the moment; a Relaxation Pack and a Digestion Aid pack. Both are beautifully presented in a Yarra Ranges Herb Farm box.... Each pack contains; - 1 herbal tea - 1 herbal tea blend - 1 cordial - 1 tea ball strainer Another two gift packs will be coming out soon; A Culinary Herbs pack and a Make-Your-Own Pack. Be on the look out for these over the next week!

03.01.2022 Show us your favorite garden photo! Here is one of ours

03.01.2022 Do you keep your Rosehips? They are some of nature’s most nutritious and beneficial superfoods, containing many vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and antioxidants. You can make them into tea, use them in your cooking or simply eat them raw. Just make sure to avoid the hairy part of their insides, which aren’t so pleasant! #herbs #health #superfood

02.01.2022 Thought I'd share these pictures with you guys. This amazing red soil is one of the main reasons we're able to grow such delicious, nutrient rich herbs! #soil #herbs #health #nature

01.01.2022 We now offer herbal teas and culinary herbs in bulk! If you find yourself going through herbs at an alarming rate then this is for you!! https://yarrarangesherbfarm.com.au/product-category/bulk/